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pyroelectrical

pyroelectrical

9.9
Able to make a small electric charge when its temperature changes
  • adjective
  • /ˌpaɪroʊɪˈlɛktrɪkəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : piroeléctrico
  • The pyroelectrical properties of the material are fascinating.

Examples

  • Some crystals display pyroelectrical properties, generating voltage when their temperature changes.

  • The sensor relies on a pyroelectrical effect to detect infrared radiation from warm objects.

  • Her research focuses on new materials with enhanced pyroelectrical responses for thermal imaging.

  • Can you explain what pyroelectrical means?

  • The new sensor uses pyroelectrical materials to detect temperature changes accurately.

  • Researchers are exploring pyroelectrical devices for enhanced energy harvesting from heat.

  • Pyroelectrical properties allow the material to generate electricity when it is heated or cooled.

Synonyms

pyroelectric
vspyroelectrical
  • Specialized
9.9

A material that makes an electric charge when it gets hotter or colder

has identical meaning but uses an alternative adjective ending

Surface Forms

pyroelectrical positive

Morphology

pyroelectrical = pyroelectric (semi-transparent) = pyro + electric + al

The structure is clear as an adjective built from pyroelectric plus -al, but the specialized scientific meaning is not obvious to an average learner.

Etymology

Pyroelectrical comes from the Greek part pyro meaning 'fire' or 'heat' and electric meaning 'electricity', so the word links 'heat' and 'electricity'. That's why a pyroelectrical material makes an electric charge when its temperature changes.